The CDU/CSU rating fell to a historic low, the AfD reached a record 30%
According to an INSA poll, the popularity of Friedrich Merz's bloc has dropped to 18%, and dissatisfaction with the chancellor's work has reached 79%.
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- Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc's rating fell to a historic low of 18%, while the opposition Alternative for Germany reached a record 30%.
- The level of dissatisfaction with the work of the German Chancellor reached 79%.
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Why It Matters
The survey was conducted by the INSA Institute on behalf of the Bild newspaper. Party ratings reflect the current preferences of voters in Germany.
The popularity rating of the CDU/CSU bloc, led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has dropped to a historic low, while the opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has risen to a record 30%, according to the results of a sociological survey by the INSA Institute commissioned by the Bild newspaper.
“The CDU/CSU loses another percentage point and gains just 18%. At the same time, the AfD gains one percentage point and reaches the 30 mark for the first time. The gap between the two parties thus widens to a new record level: the AfD is now ahead of the CDU/CSU by a full twelve percentage points,” the publication says.
According to the poll, the SPD and the Greens are equal in terms of support among the population at around 14%. They are followed by the Left party with 10%. The ratings of other parties currently do not exceed 4% among voters.
The survey also recorded a record high level of dissatisfaction among the population with the work of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Only 15% of respondents were satisfied with his activities, while 79% spoke negatively about him.
Open Questions
- What are the reasons for such a sharp drop in the ratings of the CDU/CSU?
- How will other political forces react to the growth of the AfD?
